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> You're saying It's the author's argument. I'm just trying to interpret it correctly. > X + Y is generally higher than just X, yes. The author's point is th
by lapcat 2y ago
> You're saying
It's the author's argument. I'm just trying to interpret it correctly.
> X + Y is generally higher than just X, yes.
The author's point is that their rate, the higher rate, is a better reflection of how the voters are doing economically and explains why their perception of the economy can be very different than the perception of many leaders in Washington, who are puzzled about why the voters are upset.
- gruez 2y ago>The author's point is that their rate, the higher rate, is a better reflection of how the voters are doing economically and explains why their perception of the economy can be very different than the perception of many leaders in Washington, who are puzzled about why the voters are upset. Right, but that doesn't explain why voters are suddenly mad now. American consumer sentiment has deviated from "fundamentals" since the pandemic[1]. [1] https://archive.is/ry4YC https://archive.is/ry4YC
- lapcat 2y agoWho says they're suddenly mad now? The voters have thrown out two incumbent Presidents in a row and switched political parties three Presidential elections in a row. Unfortunately for them, there's a political duopoly.